Hilton Pattaya says welcome in Mandarin
The Hilton Pattaya introduces the "Hilton Huanying" programme to ensure that Chinese travellers find familiar comforts upon arrival, both in their guest rooms and at breakfast.
The programme includes a greeting upon arrival at the hotel by a front desk team member fluent in Mandarin; a selection of Chinese tea, tea kettles, slippers and a dedicated television channel with Chinese programming available upon request at the guest rooms and authentic Chinese breakfast items such as congee, dim sum, fried rice and noodles.
Grapes aplenty in Khao Yai
PB Valley Khao Yai Winery opens its vineyard for the wine buffs to experience grape harvesting every weekend this month and next. Beginning this Saturday, the vineyard will organise private wine tasting tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Grape cutting competitions and special PB Valley tours are also part of harvesting ceremony. For details and reservations, call (02) 262 0030 extension 107 or (036) 226 415-6. Visit www.KhaoYaiWinery.com.
Culture in the month of love
Nitasrattanakosin Exhibition Hall marks the month of love and Valentine Day by offering punters the chance to buy one ticket and get another for free. The promotion is available throughout February. Nestled on Rajdamnoen Avenue, the exhibition hall hosts collections from the Rattanakosin era. Visit www.Nitasrattanakosin.com.
Rocking in Phuket
Laguna Phuket will host Phuket International Blues Rock Festival on February 24 and 25. This charity music event features Chris Thomas King, Grainne Duffy, John Meyer’s Blues Express and local blues musicians. Thai delicacies and Western treats will be available at the food stalls and the kids can enjoy a bouncy castle and other fun activities. Proceeds go to an education fund for local children. For tickets and more information, visit www.LagunaPhuket.com,
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